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Tessa Hale
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May 19 - May 19, 2024
Over time, I’d learned to trust my gut when it came to people. I had good instincts that had been crafted over years of pain.
“What’s your name?” My throat went dry. If he were some serial killer, I really shouldn’t be giving him any personal information, but I didn’t feel like I had any choice. “Leighton.” The word was barely audible, but it was there. A muscle in his jaw ticked. As if just my name pissed him off.
His eyes were fixed on my side, as if he could still see the marks. The gold in his irises glowed like fire. “Who. Hurt. You?”
Life was full of a million pains that were impossible to escape.
Ronan moved to the opposite bench, settling Briar’s carrier in the seat and securing it with the seat belt. Something about the gesture tugged at my heart. That this gruff guy would go the extra step to make sure my beloved cat was safe. Briar rewarded him with a loud hiss.
“Good thing I’m not counting on you to watch my back. If I were, I’m sure there’d be a knife in it.”
I looked up at Ronan. “Thanks for helping me.” Those amber eyes sparked with gold flecks. “Pretty sure I’d do anything for you.”
those sounds you’re making could kill a man,” Ronan said, voice a little gruffer than normal. My cheeks flamed. Oops. “Sorry.” Ronan grinned. “Definitely don’t have to apologize. It’d be a good way to go.”
That was what making something with your own two hands did. Gave you back a little of that feeling that you could master your own universe.
“I will never see you as weak. Never broken. The only thing I see when I look at you is steel forged in fire. You’re stronger than most people will ever understand. And only more beautiful because of it.”
shoved off his lap, needing space. “I don’t get it. If I don’t have any abilities, why did you bring me here?” It was only risking exposure for them when they didn’t need to. The guys all shared a look, but it was Ronan who finally spoke. “Because you’re our mate.”
Those violet eyes blazed as his chest heaved. “I was wrong. I think it’s you who’s going to ruin me.”